About Eastern Medicine Guide
Eastern Medicine Guide exists to do one thing: translate the classical frameworks of traditional Chinese medicine — meridians, the organ clock, the nine constitutions, food therapy — into clear, honest English that anyone can read.
Why we write
TCM's classical texts are two thousand years old, and most English coverage of them falls into two camps: uncritical wellness marketing, or dismissal. We think both do readers a disservice. The frameworks of TCM are a sophisticated traditional system used by hundreds of millions of people, and they are also a cultural heritage worth understanding on its own terms. We explain what the tradition says, where it comes from, and how it relates to modern research — and we are explicit that tradition is not the same as evidence.
How we write
- Sources first. Classical claims are attributed to the tradition and its texts (the Huangdi Neijing, the Nanjing, standard point nomenclature). Modern research claims link to published studies. Where evidence is thin, we say so.
- No medical claims. We do not claim that any traditional practice treats, cures, or prevents disease. Content is educational.
- Corrected as we learn. If we get something wrong, we fix it and note the update.
Contact
Corrections and suggestions: hello@easternmedicineguide.com (mailbox opening soon).